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say post 121, looks like that from the factory,
50 also looks similar, if the piece was replaced and not cut out. Tough to tell from the picture
price was like 650 installed, I went back and forth between getting it, or installing a curt.
It looks like post 121 is on the 350.
I plan to cut mine cause it's not worth $150 for trim that is just cut. I'll just be super careful with the dremel. Will post pics once it's done.
I was able to find the hitch on ebay used but it doesn't come with screws. Need to see if the dealer has them.
It looks like post 121 is on the 350.
I plan to cut mine cause it's not worth $150 for trim that is just cut. I'll just be super careful with the dremel. Will post pics once it's done.
I was able to find the hitch on ebay used but it doesn't come with screws. Need to see if the dealer has them.
post 50 i guess looks like it, lol. sorry. don't look at it that often, still don't have plates on the car yet.
good luck with the install.
Just had the hitch kit installed by the dealer. Negotiated the cost of hitch and install in the final price of the vehicle. Glad I found this thread because I wouldn’t have known about the separate trim with cutout. Initially, they were going to cut the existing trim piece but I was able to have them order the piece and include it in the install.
Just had the hitch kit installed by the dealer. Negotiated the cost of hitch and install in the final price of the vehicle. Glad I found this thread because I wouldn’t have known about the separate trim with cutout. Initially, they were going to cut the existing trim piece but I was able to have them order the piece and include it in the install.
I’m not trying to be mean. I hope you got this for a REALLY good price, because it doesn’t look very professional in my opinion. Only the Lexus hitch requires cutting the bumper. Aftermarket hitches are designed around that & there is no cutting & they cost WAY less. Sorry to rain on your parade, but I’m just stating what I see.
I’m not trying to be mean. I hope you got this for a REALLY good price, because it doesn’t look very professional in my opinion. Only the Lexus hitch requires cutting the bumper. Aftermarket hitches are designed around that & there is no cutting & they cost WAY less. Sorry to rain on your parade, but I’m just stating what I see.
Got the hitch for below “invoice” pricing with no installation fee, so a pretty good price. I like the way the Lexus hitch looks since it is tucked up a little higher. I have a buddy with an aftermarket solution and it hangs lower and is much more noticeable. He even wished he went the oem route and negotiated the oem hitch into the price of his car. I agree though, I would have not paid full price for the hitch and install.
Just finished installing mine.
I opted not to use the template and cut it as tight as possible. Instead of cutting out a big area for the harness, I made a small cutout for it.
I think that is perfectly acceptable. What did you use? Dremel?
Yeah. All cuts done with a Demel.
There’s really no need to buy the trimmed lower bumper trim unless you’re planning to get it installed by the dealer and they’re unwilling to make a clean cut.
Took me about 8 back and forth to get the cuts to my liking. It’s much easier to test fit and mark with a sharpie the cuts. Came out pretty clean.
I’m still of the opinion that no bumper should be cut for a hitch, especially when all the aftermarket models avoid that.
And price difference is a lot. The oe part hangs down much lower than the entire aftermarket one I think.
If I didn't get mine installed at port ot the factory, I would have gone aftermarket I think.
Hope being tucked up works well, it's motorcycle dragging season starting next month!
01-15-18, 11:08 AM
